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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
5
The Senate edges toward approving the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty with no fortification amendment after strong White House and State Department push. Opposition wanes as arguments against amend ments are pressed, and most foreign relations senators view police protection as sufficient.
A Boston area hearing before the House interstate commerce committee reviewed a bill to build a drawless Cambridge bridge. Mayor Champlin backed the plan, with support from Mayor Hart and Boston officials, while opponents from Brookline Gas, coal, and lumber interests voiced remonstrance. Lawmakers may defer the bill to Massachusetts delegate Lov ering, who favors a solution satisfying vested interests.
Representative Sulzer of New York introduced a House resolution urging passage of the bill for constructing the Nicaragua Canal to be exclusively built owned and controlled by the United States while the resolution frames the action as a House judgment on the canal project.
Fragmentary ad claims a universal remedy can permanently cure nervous weakness and indigestion. It asserts the first dose provides relief without fainting and promises rapid, surprising improvements, urging readers to start immediately for health restoration.
The text advocates immediate passage of a signed treaty while urging its rejection in the Senate. It argues the Hav-Peupeerote treaty violates the Monroe doctrine and favors British interests, reviving the Clayton Bulwer agreement. House adjourns to Monday and recesses at 8 pm to consider private pension bills.
Mrs Daniel Manning president general of the Daughters of the Revolution and Mrs Senator Frye urged the House Public Buildings Committee to back a national building for the organization on a government site. They said 50000 was in hand and the cost would be 250000.
San Francisco Feb 9 The three powers agreement on dividing Samoa has led to little real trouble. Mataafa and Malietoan factions show discontent with Mataafa supporters attacking Malietoan homes in Aana and Savaii, driving residents out and torching dwellings before the exodus to Saliemoa.
A complimentary ball for Leo Daley at the Codman Clubhouse hosted by the St. Mark's Church Dorchester choir and Cyrano Whist Club drew a large turnout. Early in the evening he received a gold watch from friends as a token of appreciation, with numerous local attendees listed among the guests.
In Fitchburg Massachusetts on February 9 the jury convicted Karon Kopegian an Armenian man charged with the Aug 17 killing of his brother in law Nihan Hartinian after more than seven hours deliberation.
The steamer Alameda reached Honolulu from Australian ports via Samoa and San Francisco. No new plague cases in Honolulu since Jan. 25 as of Feb. 2. 7400 Japanese and Chinese in quarantine and three detention camps in operation. Three deaths since the outbreak and health officials believe the plague may be nearing its end.
In Frankfort Kentucky Adjutant General Collier met Governor Taylor as rumors swirl a peace accord may be signed within a day. A London message urged warrants for House members while two suspects in the Goebel murder were arrested in a boarding house and detained for questions.
A crowd of 300 couples attended a first annual fancy dress ball at Revere Town Hall. Proceeds go to the Town Hall art fund. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. B. A. Andrews as Liberty and John H. Mahoney as George Washington.
In London Kentucky representatives and Senators meet at hotels and on streets to discuss warrants for absent members. Sergeant at Arms Cecil warns he will compel attendance with no delay. Representative Heissman hints at a secret plan but declines details.
The Tremont Theatre reception for Maud Gonne was organized by a committee meeting at the United States Hotel. P A Feley chaired the group to receive Miss Gonne with Chelsea and East and South Boston representatives, plus additional Boston gentlemen joining the list.
The grand march was led by M. W. O'Donnell and Miss May McNaughton as prominent officers gathered for a refined party. The reception ran from 8 to 9:30 with President and Mrs. Abram T. Collier and two vice-presidents hosting. A luncheon followed with mandolin, banjo, and guitar music, then dancing in the upper hall.
Presidents Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railroad and D. L. Pendergast of the bureau of real estate attended a gathering with F. J. Connolly of the Metropolitan Aid Association and Miss Margaret Mooney of the Boston Elevated Ladies' Association. M. W. O'Donoghue directed the floor.
In Cambridge last night the Bradford Boat Club ball at Prospect Hall drew about 500 couples while the University City Laundry workers held court at Odd Fellows Hall with about 100 couples. James H. Phelan led the first event and oversaw the floor with W. D. Berkeley and a corps of aids. Fred L. Churchill directed the Laundry ball with William W. Graham assisting and fifteen young lady employees among the 100 couples present.
The Boston Elevated Railway Band staged its inaugural grand concert and ball at Historic Hall in the Deacon building last night. About 200 employees attended with wives or sweethearts, enjoying music from 8 to 9 and dancing from 9 to 2.
The Gate City steamer went ashore off East Moriches New York with forty six men and three women aboard. Life savers rigged a breeches buoy despite rough seas, and all are believed saved. The ship may require lightening before refloating, with eight thousand bales of cotton in hold awaiting salvage.
The text lists H. A. Bagley as president and business manager with A. W. Chisholm E. W. Floyd C. H. Wotton S. W. Wotton EF. Wiley G. Dwyer M. D. Mason and J. Devine as assistants. R. J. Moore and Thomas Connolly serve on the reception committee.
The thirteenth annual Clan Campbell of Argyle ball at Granite Hall Chelsea drew over 800 attendees. A concert ran 8 to 9 pm, then dancing until 3 am. Chief John A. Younie and daughter Miss Jessie Younie led the grand march. W. J. Robertson directed the floor with Edward F. McLeod and a team of aides. Chiefs from neighboring clans attended.
The Review Club hosted its annual reception and ladies night in Chelsea, a premier social event for the city. The affair last night was one of the most successful ever given by the club.
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